Fiberglass bathtubs are attractive and durable, but cannot be destroyed. Strong abrasives, accidents and daily use can cause scratches that damage the surface of fiberglass. Not only is this not attractive, but scratches and cracks can be a breeding ground for bacteria, especially if the bathtub is not used frequently. Repairing fiberglass barrels takes a lot of time and requires experience, but experienced users should have no problem making the scratched bathtub look new.
The things you need :
- Screwdriver
- Putty removers
- Usage knife
- Needle nose pliers
- Sponge
- Lint-free cloth
- Sandpaper, 220 items and 240 items
- Tack cloth
- Finishing kit from fiberglass
- Rubber gloves
- Cangilón
- Small rubber scraper
- Painter ribbon
- Compressed air sprayer
- Respirator
Tips
Be sure to use chemicals in sequence, because they are usually very clearly numbered.
An epoxy based compound is usually made of two parts that must remain separate until you are ready to use it.
Repair small scratches with automatic polishing compounds and cover them with tin candles for a quick and simple solution.
Warning
Never use a fiberglass repair kit without the right glasses, gloves and respirator to avoid possible injury.
- Remove the accessory from the bathtub, including the tap. Put your screws in a small plastic zipper bag and label them.
- Remove all gala from the edge of the bathtub. Apply a putty eraser and leave it according to the manufacturer's instructions. Use a utility knife to loosen the putty and pull it with nose pliers. It must be off the strip.
- Clean the bathtub to remove a piece of lime, using a wet sponge. Dry completely with a cloth that is not hairy.
- Sand the entire surface of the tub with 220 grit sandpaper. This will help the painting compound stick to the surface of the tub. Remove all sanding dust traces, using a tie cloth.
- Clean the first chemical in a fiberglass refinish kit according to the manufacturer's instructions, using a lint-free cloth. Old and white shirts are perfect for this. After the chemicals are applied, rinse the tub with warm water. Let the first chemical dry completely. Give additional drying time for humid climates or rainy days.
- Emery the bath surface again, this time with 240 grit sandpaper. Clean the bathtub with a sticky cloth and rinse thoroughly with warm water.
- Clean the second chemical included in the fiberglass repair kit on the entire surface of the bathtub. Use clean, non-fibrous cloth for this; Don't use the first one again. Let the tub dry completely.
- Clean the primary damper on the surface of the bathtub with a clean, lint-free cloth. This will make the scratches stand out so you can repair the scratches.
- Fill in the gaps with the fillers included in your repair kit. Use a small rubber scraper to apply the filler and smooth it so that it flattens with the surface of the tub. Allow the filling to dry for at least 30 to 45 minutes. Give extra time to dry if it's rainy or rainy.
- Sandpaper the tub with 220 grit sandpaper. Clean the bathtub with a sticky cloth.
- Clean with a second primer layer and let it dry. When drying, use paint masking tape to cover the surface that you do not want to spray with the final layer of final repair.
- Mix epoxy based coatings according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- Spray the surface of the bath with the primary layer. Use slow and careful strokes when working from one side of the bathtub to the other. Allow the primer to dry according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- Spray at least two more layers, allowing a minimum drying time of between 30 and 45 minutes. Remove the painter's ribbon. Hang the bathtub and replace the fittings.